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Is Insulin Must for gestational Diabetes

2024-03-18 03:50:52
Is Insulin  must for gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy? Or Metformin 500 Can Use in Pregnancy. Kindly Suggest
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Either can be used. We prefer metformin after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Before that, insulin is preferred

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Insulin is better than using metformin. Discuss with your doctor for more detailed explanation.

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Either can be used

Answered2024-03-18 05:42:21

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